Attractions Nearby Pacific Missouri Hotel.....

Shaw Nature Reserve : The Shaw Nature Reserve, a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden, encompasses 2,400 acres of natural Ozark Border landscape, with 1.5 miles of Meramec River frontage on both banks and an extraordinary diversity of native plant and animal habitats. Located 35 miles southwest of St. Louis in Gray Summit, Mo., it strives to inspire responsible stewardship of our environment through education, protection and restoration of natural habitats, and public enjoyment of the natural world. Staff work closely with the Missouri Department of Conservation to promote native plants and encourage their use in sustainable and environmentally-friendly gardens and landscapes.

Missouri Botanical Garden : The garden was established in 1999, under Chancellor Richard Wallace as part of the campus beautification efforts. August of 2009 marks the 10th anniversary of the Mizzou Botanic Garden. Since its inception, the garden has become a living museum of thousands of plants displayed amongst famous icons, such as Jefferson's original grave marker and the Columns of Academic Hall. The garden continues to delight campus visitors with its beauty and ;serves as a fertile academic environment for educators, researchers and students.

Purina Farms : Purina Farms is a tourist center with two canine competition areas. Hands-on activities and exhibits showcase obedience shows and grooming demonstrations. Children can pet Purina's own dogs and cats, milk a cow, and play in the hayloft.